Daffy
Project
Build an adventure camper into an old Land Rover Defender Utility Vehicle
Vehicle
- Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top Utility (2.2l Puma)
- Year of registration: 2012
- History: Ex Environment Agency Support Vehicle
- 132,600 miles on the clock (Yeah I know)
- Engine recently refurbished
- Special Features:
- Heavy Duty Chassis
- Tambor roller Shutters
- Full size expedition roof rack
- Warn Winch
- Auxillery battery with split charging
- Diesel Heater
- Heavy Duty Steel Wheels
- Fuzz Light :-)
- Tool Drawers
- Hand Washing Station
- Height adjustable Tow Bar/Hitch
Pictures
Scope of work Pre-Build
Restore vehicle to good order
- Air Conditioning Refurb
- Ensure the bonnet closes reliably
- Headlight Levelling Servo replacement
- Interior Lighting working
- Exterior Lighting working
- Remove legacy loadspace fit out
- Fit Steps
- Stop water leaks
- Replace front door seals
- Repair Diesel Heater (something caught in fan)
- Refurbish Auxiliary Power Systems
- Repair Winch (new STOP switch)
- Run in Engine after rebuild
- Get radio working (unlock code)
- Door Cards
- Front doors - cards need to be re-fitted
- Rear load door - Door card is smashed - needs to be replaced. Looking at alternatives like flap up table or MOLLE
- Full Service
- New MOT
Scope of build
Here's the facilities we would like to have in the van.
Camper Fit-Out
- Sound Proofing
- Vapour barrier
- Insulation
- Wall coverings
- Floorings
- Cupboards/storage
- Bed/Bench Seat
- Cushions/Matress
- Secure Storage
Water Systems
- Cold Water (Potable)
- Hot Water
- Filtration
- Grey Water
Electrical Systems
- Shore Power
- Aux Charging
- Solar
- Inverter
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Power Monitoring, Control and protection
Cooking
- Food Storage
- Refridgeration
- Electric Options (Induction Hob on shore power)
- External Gas Connection/regulator
Electronics
- Mobile Internet/WiFi
- Rear View / Parking cameras
- USB Power
- Phone Mounts/Charging
- GPS/Mapping
Information Gathering
- 19OCT2024 - Visit to Campervan show at NEC Birmingham
- Built the overlanding section of Ideasplace with over a thousand links and growing.